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Perko 1400 Replacement All-Round Pole Light, 24 in

Brand:
Perko
Part no:
1400DP2CHR

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Specifications

Light
All-round
Certified range
2 nm
Certification marking
USCG certified
Supply voltage
12V

This is Perko's replacement all-round pole light in the 24 inch length. It shows 360 degrees with a 2 nautical mile rating, and it is USCG certified for vessels under 65 ft (20 m). The pole is 3/4 inch anodized aluminum tube topped by a white translucent globe and black plastic cap. It is a Stow-A-Way plug-in type, with a 12 volt bulb included. Two locator screws and two collar styles come with it. The base is sold separately.

Our take

The 360 degree arc is the point of this light: a frosted globe shows all round, and the 24 inch pole keeps it compact. Bases are not included, so you need a socket on the boat that takes one of the two collars supplied.

From our buying guide

The lights a boat must show depend on its length and how it's being driven. A sailboat under power is a power-driven vessel and shows power-driven lights.

Check before you buy:

  • The label gives its visibility in nautical miles, and that range meets the minimum for your boat's length.
  • The maker rates it for boats of your length.
  • A replacement LED is certified with the fixture it's going into, since the Coast Guard warns that replacement lighting may not meet the rules.

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